Sharpness Setting/Change For Anamorphic Adaptor?

[Guest]

Hi,
I was just wondering what people's experiences were in changing the menu settings when using the AGLA7200 Anamorphic?
I normally have used sharpness 0, Vertical Detail Thick or Med in 4:3 mode. Do people find setting the Vertical Detail to Thin (or at least Med) makes up for the loss in sharpness using the adaptor? I assume that would work better than upping the sharpness into the + range.
Thanks and appreciate any input. Thus far I've only really used the camera in 4:3 mode.
Cheers,

Brian

 

[Barry_Green]

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Re: Sharpness Setting/Change For Anamorphic Adapto

I don't see any loss of sharpness when using the adapter (provided that you're obeying the rules about minimum f-stop at certain distances, etc). I always use it in thin mode, detail turned down, and it looks just fantastic.

 

[Student]

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Re: Sharpness Setting/Change For Anamorphic Adapto

Barry,
When you say detail turned down do you mean like -1, or -2?
I know this has been discussed in the past but I'm not sure if you should use the same detail setting for both the DVX100 and 100a while using the anamorphic?

 

[Barry_Green]

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Re: Sharpness Setting/Change For Anamorphic Adapto

When shooting with the anamorphic, I use the DVFILM recommended setting for film transfer, which is -3. Depending on the shot or the targeted viewing mode, I might crank that back up to -1 or so.

As for what detail setting to use, play with it using a high-res monitor, decide what you like, and use that. These settings are here for you to use, to get the look you want.

 

[David Jimerson]

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Re: Sharpness Setting/Change For Anamorphic Adapto

The problem with freedom is learning how to use it . . .

That's so true on MANY levels . . .